Meet the Rest of the Team

Simon Joy, Tremolo player/safeguarding

As the only tremolo player on the committee, I am carrying the torch for all the members who play tremolo and double reed instruments. I am also using my background working in health and social care to oversee HarmonicaUK’s commitment to safeguarding and managing risk. I look forward to the day I can meet some of you in person to play some tunes together.

Eva Hurt, Education

As the Education Secretary I work on getting harmonica educational programmes noticed and recognised both by government bodies and by ordinary people. I am a full-time musician and teacher by profession and education, and have a positive attitude towards life. I’m a night-owl, I work best at night, and my hobbies are buying fancy dresses, birds, and flying objects including UFOs. I love to work in a team, creating an inspiring environment for the development of others.

Barbara Tate, IT and GDPR support

I have the dubious honour of being a Trustee of HarmonicaUK without ever having been a harmonica player!

I am custodian of the harmonica legacy of my late husband, Douglas Tate, as well as being a past Membership Secretary (just after the last Ice Age) and IT and GDPR advisor. I don’t have an active role at present due to family commitments, but I’m always on hand if needed.

Dave Hambley, Membership Secretary

I have been NHL/HUK Membership Secretary for more years than I care to remember. This is my current favourite photo, as I fondly imagine that it makes me look like a Mafioso, spreading fear and despondency into non-renewing HUK members who may previously have viewed me as a ‘pussycat’: be very afraid! I am out to get you! To renew!!